Choosing the Right NYC Personal Injury Attorney
Serious injuries are a rare occurrence in most people’s lives. That’s good, but it also means that when a car accident, work injury, or other traumatic event occurs, most people don’t know what to do next or where to turn for help. An NYC personal injury attorney can be an injury victim’s best resource during […]
New York Medical Malpractice Victims Have Greater Protections
The insurance and medical lobbies are both very powerful in the United States, which is the primary reason that more than 30 U.S. states have caps on the damages a victim of medical malpractice can recover. In states where this cap exists, the jury’s judgment is overridden by a statutory limitation on the damages that […]
Protection for New York Firefighters
Firefighters play an essential role in the safety of our communities. Unfortunately, protecting us often comes at a cost. In 2015, firefighters suffered more than 68,000 injuries—more than one every eight minutes. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), fewer than half of these injuries occur in the process of fighting fires. The remainder […]
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer after a Car Accident?
A New York car accident can be a traumatic event. One moment, you’re driving to work or traveling home from a weekend trip. The next, you’re confused, in pain, perhaps facing serious limitations on your ability to carry on with life as you knew it. Your vehicle may be totaled, other family members may be […]
New York Offers Extra Protection to Public Servants Injured in the Line of Duty
New York City police and firefighters put their personal safety on the line every day. Although officers and firefighters are entitled to income and medical care if they are disabled by a line of duty injury, that isn’t always sufficient to fully compensate the injured officer. It also doesn’t ensure that the responsible party will […]
Is New York City Liable for Bike Accidents?
Biking is a popular recreational activity and means of transportation in New York. It’s estimated that about 450,000 bike trips take place in the city every day—a 200% increase over the early 2000s. New Yorkers and visitors to the city take tens of thousands of rides on Citi Bikes each day, for a total of […]
When Your Child Has Been Injured, It’s Your Job to Act
As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your child. In the best-case scenario, that means that your child avoids injury. However, you can’t preclude every possible risk to your child. Some of the most common child injuries include: Some of the places you may most want to believe are safe for a […]
8th Avenue’s First Consumer Guide
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Brooklyn Community Improvement Association Joined Together to Propagate the Publication of 8th Avenue’s First Consumer Guide Brooklyn Community Improvement Association (BCIA) and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce joined together to promote business development by publishing the first edition of the Chinese and English consumer guide Country Home Style Cooking in Brooklyn this […]
Commercial Trucking Dangers Impact Everyone
It’s no secret that commercial truck accidents are especially dangerous for drivers and passengers of other vehicles, pedestrians, and others. The combination of size and weight make large trucks difficult to control under many circumstances and increase the time it takes to stop the vehicle. And, of course, the larger, heavier vehicles are likely to […]
Historic Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Settlement
Johnson & Johnson hit the news headlines this week with yet another personal injury settlement announcement filed by a plaintiff for the effects of the long-term use of one of the company’s iconic baby powder products. The Los Angeles based trial lasted four weeks. At the end of the trial, the jury awarded Eva Echeverria, […]